Nirvana is a  term used to describe the profound peace of mind that is acquired with liberation.  It is the state of being free from suffering. The word literally means "blown out" (as in a candle) and refers, in the Buddhist context, to the imperturbable stillness of mind after the fires of desire, aversion, and delusion have been finally extinguished. (loosely quoting Wikipedia here...) So...I'…